LA HABRA – Just when it seemed like the Whittier Christian High School softball team was in trouble, the Heralds put together a strong effort led by an impressive performance from senior pitcher Courtney McGee.

The Cal Baptist-bound McGee (14-5) threw a no-hitter while striking out 14 in a 6-0 victory over visiting Olympic League rival Paraclete of Lancaster on Tuesday.

Oh, by the way, McGee also was

2 for 2 with three RBIs.

“This feels really good. I think this will get us rolling again,” said McGee, whose team was coming off back-to- back 1-0 defeats.

The win propels the Daily News’ No. 2-ranked Heralds (16-7 overall, 2-2 in league) into third in the Olympic standings behind Valley Christian (14-7, 4-1) and Village Christian (18-3, 3-1), and ahead of Paraclete (7-9, 2-3).

Whittier Christian can improve its record today against visiting L.A. Baptist (6-12-2, 0-4). Game time is 3:30p.m.

The Heralds iced Tuesday’s game with a three-run fifth that put them up 6-0. Richelle Coberly led off with a walk, stole second and third, and McGee was plunked.

That brought up Bekah Kikuchi, who singled home Coberly, then quickly stole second base.

After a walk to Alexis Beattie loaded the bases with two outs, catcher Sara Moy delivered a clutch two-run single that brought in the game’s final runs.

Sophomore pitcher Grant Escobar was magnificent, scattering four hits in a complete- game effort while striking out four.

Whittier Christian (14-9, 3-6) scored its only run in the fourth. Catcher George Flynn singled, stole second and advanced to third on a throwing error, and teammate Vince Marinacci reached first base on a walk.

With two outs and Mike Bustamante at the plate, Marinacci took off for second. As the Mounties’ defense pursued him, Flynn broke for the plate and scored on a great slide around the tag of Montclair catcher C.J. Picerni.

The Mounties (18-6, 8-1) entered the game ranked No.2 in the CIF-Southern Section’s Division 5.